About Us
Hamilton Jewish Family Services is a non-profit multi-service agency. Since 1929, we have been identifying and responding to the needs and challenges of the local Jewish Community. Specifically, but not exclusively, we are committed to the delivery of social services that reflect Jewish values and traditions.
Although we’re a small agency by size, Hamilton Jewish Family Services provides a full range of social services traditionally offered in a large Jewish community.
Through the years we’ve maintained a flexible mandate that allows us to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Our Mission
Strengthening individual, family, and communal life in keeping with Jewish values and traditions.
Our Values
- Respect
- Peace in the Home
- Communal Responsibility
- Love Your Neighbour as Yourself
- Solidarity
- Honouring Our History
Founded in 1929, Jewish Social Services—now Hamilton Jewish Family Services—is the oldest Jewish agency in the Hamilton-Wentworth region. Established to support the community during the Great Depression, the agency has continually evolved to meet changing needs.
As our community’s needs expanded, so did our commitment to meeting them. We broadened our services to support families, seniors, and newcomers as they faced the day-to-day challenges of building stability and wellbeing. When poverty grew in the 1990s, we responded by establishing a food bank that continues to serve individuals and families today.
For nearly a century, our purpose has remained constant: to provide inclusive, person-centred support that strengthens individuals, uplifts families, and builds a resilient, caring community. And every step of the way, we’ve done it together.
Source: https://www.hamiltonjewishnews.com/features/blast-from-the-past